Crist – Commonly used as the abbreviation for the proper name Christopher. Think about it, how many beginning school age kids can remember 11 letters??? Not many…… And besides the abbreviation “Crist” is pretty cool sounding…………..

Mom, it takes so long to write my name, all the other kids are finsihed before me??? Well Christopher, try shortening it to Crist…..WOW, that’s pretty cool….